Pasta
Bajan Macaroni Pie
Macaroni pie
Barbados
Macaroni baked with cheddar, mustard, onion and a whisked egg custard until it sets firm enough to be cut in squares and served as a side.
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What it is
A closer look at Bajan Macaroni Pie.
Macaroni baked with cheddar, mustard, onion and a whisked egg custard until it sets firm enough to be cut in squares and served as a side.
What to look for
Know it when you find it.
It must hold its shape on the plate — a soupy one is macaroni cheese and will be judged accordingly. Mustard is not optional.
Where it belongs
Origins and
traditions.
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Switzerland
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Rome, Italy
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Parma, Italy
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Greece
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Somalia
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Bologna, Italy
Balanzoni
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